BRONTË SISTER HOUSE PARTY

by Courtney Bailey

Commissioned by St. Louis Shakespeare Festival in 2021 for the Confluence Regional Writers' Project.

Charlotte, Emily, and Anne Brontë--of Victorian literary fame--are trapped in a purgatorial time loop where they are forced to throw a fabulous house party every night.

Commissioned by St. Louis Shakespeare Festival in 2021 for the Confluence Regional Writers' Project.

Charlotte, Emily, and Anne Brontë--of Victorian literary fame--are trapped in a purgatorial time loop where they are forced to throw a fabulous house party every night.

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BRONTË SISTER HOUSE PARTY

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  • Eric Satterfield: BRONTË SISTER HOUSE PARTY

    Bailey's concept is a delightful exploration of literary figures in a uniquely unexpected setting. The play not only pays homage to the Brontë sisters' literary legacy but also delves into the complexities of their lives and sisterly bond.

    The absurdity of the time loop premise adds a layer of humor and intrigue to the narrative. As the sisters navigate their unending party preparations, the audience is treated to a blend of humor, drama, and insightful commentary on the constraints and expectations placed.

    One of my favorites!

    Bailey's concept is a delightful exploration of literary figures in a uniquely unexpected setting. The play not only pays homage to the Brontë sisters' literary legacy but also delves into the complexities of their lives and sisterly bond.

    The absurdity of the time loop premise adds a layer of humor and intrigue to the narrative. As the sisters navigate their unending party preparations, the audience is treated to a blend of humor, drama, and insightful commentary on the constraints and expectations placed.

    One of my favorites!

  • Shualee Cook: BRONTË SISTER HOUSE PARTY

    A wild, cathartic literary joyride that gleefully tramples over several genres on its way to somewhere entirely new. It gushes imagination all over the place, constantly fiddles with what a play does or doesn't need to be, and finds balanced ways to immerse its audience while allowing for different comfort levels. It's also delightfully silly. But its playfulness gives space for its three famous heroines to expand beyond their archetypes, and contains more emotion and depth than you might expect from a play where Kate Bush plays songs about yachts to fictional characters on a golden ukulele in...

    A wild, cathartic literary joyride that gleefully tramples over several genres on its way to somewhere entirely new. It gushes imagination all over the place, constantly fiddles with what a play does or doesn't need to be, and finds balanced ways to immerse its audience while allowing for different comfort levels. It's also delightfully silly. But its playfulness gives space for its three famous heroines to expand beyond their archetypes, and contains more emotion and depth than you might expect from a play where Kate Bush plays songs about yachts to fictional characters on a golden ukulele in the bathroom.

Development History

  • Type Residency, Organization St. Louis Shakespeare Festival, Confluence Writers Project, Year 2021

Production History

  • Type Professional, Organization Slightly Askew Theatre Ensemble (SATE), Year 2022